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Renesas Electronics Delivers Next-Generation Emulator That Contributes to Reduced Embedded Software Development Time
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Renesas Electronics Delivers Next-Generation Emulator That Contributes to Reduced Embedded Software Development Time

Renesas Electronics announced the E2 Emulator, a new-generation on-chip debugging emulator. The E2 is intended as a development environment for the latest devices in the Renesas RH850, RX, and RL78 Families of microcontrollers (MCUs), and for a selection of automotive system(s)-on-chip (SoCs). The new emulator supports the extended debugging functionality of the RH850 Family and contributes to shortening the time required for CAN communication debugging and the current consumption debugging.
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NXP Introduces i.MX 8M Processor to Transform IoT Audio, Voice and Video Interactions
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NXP Introduces i.MX 8M Processor to Transform IoT Audio, Voice and Video Interactions

At CES 2017, NXP Semiconductors (now part of Qualcomm) introduced its new i.MX 8M family of applications processors specifically designed to meet increasing audio and video system requirements for smart home and smart mobility applications such as over-the-top (OTT) set-top boxes, digital media adapters, surround sound, sound bars, A/V receivers, voice control, voice assistance, digital signage and general purpose human machine interface (HMI) solutions.
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Ambiq Micro’s Latest Apollo 2 Platform Offers Lowest Power-Consumption Performance for Consumer Electronics Devices
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Ambiq Micro’s Latest Apollo 2 Platform Offers Lowest Power-Consumption Performance for Consumer Electronics Devices

Ambiq Micro released the Apollo 2 Wearables and IoT Platform, offering breakthrough power consumption of under 10 μA/MHz, which allows for double the battery life in wearable devices. Apollo 2’s performance provides longer battery life, enhanced intelligence and improved functionality in wearables and IoT consumer electronics products through its patented Subthreshold Power Optimized Technology (SPOT) technology.
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Nordic Semiconductor to Demonstrate Bluetooth 5 Enhancements at CES 2017
by Cristina Costa

Nordic Semiconductor to Demonstrate Bluetooth 5 Enhancements at CES 2017

Nordic Semiconductor in collaboration with its design partners are unveiling latest Bluetooth low energy and IEEE 802.15.4-enabled innovations at International CES 2017 in Las Vegas. The Norwegian company will demonstrate the capabilities of its Bluetooth 5-compatible nRF52 Series SoCs. Product demonstrations include contactless payment, wearables wireless charging, thread networking, voice-activated remote control, educational platforms, home automation and Bluetooth 5 enhancements.
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DSP Concepts Announces Multicore Support for Audio Weaver DSP Programming Software
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DSP Concepts Announces Multicore Support for Audio Weaver DSP Programming Software

DSP Concepts has announced multicore support for its Audio Weaver modular programming software. Audio Weaver can now operate in heterogeneous SoC (System on a Chip) devices that employ multiple cores of different types. The new capability extends Audio Weaver’s user-friendly programming environment into more applications, including complex signal processing chains in automotive environments.
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Microchip Introduces New Low-Power PIC24 “GA7” Microcontroller Family for Cost-Effective, Space-Constrained Designs
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Microchip Introduces New Low-Power PIC24 “GA7” Microcontroller Family for Cost-Effective, Space-Constrained Designs

Microchip’s new PIC24 “GA7” family of microcontrollers (MCU) is now available. As the lowest-cost 256 KB Flash memory 16-bit MCUs available today, these PIC24 devices enable extremely cost-effective designs for Internet of Things (IoT) sensor nodes, portable devices, industrial control, and any battery operated application that requires developers to cut power consumption, cost and space.
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Smart Home Reference Designs from Silicon Labs Accelerate Development of IoT Connected Devices
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Smart Home Reference Designs from Silicon Labs Accelerate Development of IoT Connected Devices

Silicon Labs has launched two new wireless occupancy sensor and smart outlet reference designs for the home automation market. The FCC and UL pre-certified reference designs include all of the hardware, firmware and software tools required to create feature-rich, future-proofed connected home products based on Silicon Labs’ ZigBee “Golden Unit” Home Automation (HA 1.2) software stack and multiprotocol Wireless Gecko system-on-chip (SoC) portfolio.
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InvenSense And Sonion Announce Ultra Low-Noise, Low-Power, Miniature O-Series MEMS Microphones for Hearing Aid Applications
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InvenSense And Sonion Announce Ultra Low-Noise, Low-Power, Miniature O-Series MEMS Microphones for Hearing Aid Applications

InvenSense, a leading provider of micro electrical mechanical systems (MEMS) sensor platforms, and Sonion, manufacturer of micro acoustic and micro mechanical solutions for hearing instruments, in-ear earphones and specialty headsets, announced the release of the O-series MEMS microphone in 2 very small form factors: O8 (8mm³) and O11 (11mm³). The O-series products offer hearing aid manufacturers greater flexibility in hearing aid design.
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Tektronix Announces Automated USB 3.1 Type-C Test Solution
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Tektronix Announces Automated USB 3.1 Type-C Test Solution

Tektronix announced an automated USB 3.1 Type-C transmitter test solution for Gen1 and Gen 2 that combines full SigTest support with DPOJET debug and analysis tools, allowing designers to bring devices with improved margins to market in less time. The new solution delivers 100 percent compliance test coverage as well as full support for the new Type-C connector, fixtures and associated channel tests.
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Texas Instruments Introduces Industry’s First 2.1-MHz Four-channel Class-D Amplifier for Automotive Audio Design
by Ward Maas

Texas Instruments Introduces Industry’s First 2.1-MHz Four-channel Class-D Amplifier for Automotive Audio Design

Texas Instruments (TI) introduced the first 2.1-MHz Class-D four-channel audio amplifier specifically designed for automotive applications. Supporting high-resolution 96-kHz digital input, the compact TAS6424-Q1 enables high-fidelity audio with low distortion in automotive infotainment systems. This impressive small footprint device combines low voltage and low noise, while providing lots of software settings, offering manufacturers more freedom to tailor their designs.
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